What's Happening This Week
Monday, August 18
- 12:15pm Mass
Tuesday, August 19
Wednesday, August 20
- 9:30am Yarn Ministry
- 10:30am Intro to Real Prayer
- 12:15pm Mass
- 6:30pm Intro to Real Prayer
Thursday, August 21
- 9am Day Away
- 12:15pm Mass
Friday, August 22
- 10am-12pm Food Pantry
- 12:15pm Mass
- 12:45pm Adoration
Saturday, August 23
- 8:30am Men's Group
- 4pm Confession
- 5:30pm Mass
Sunday, August 24
- 8am Mass
- 10am Mass
- 11am Coffee & Donuts
- 6pm Mass
- 7pm Adoration
Monday, August 25
- 12:15pm Mass
Religious Ed Registration
- Religious Ed Registration for the 2025-26 school year is open!Classes will be held:Grades K-5: 8:50-9:50am SundaysGrades 6-8: 4:30-6pm SundaysGrades 9-12: 7-8:30pm SundaysPlease click the button below to register online:
Parish Picnic
We will be holding our annual Parish Picnic this fall.
Sunday, September 7
After the 10am Mass
The parish will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, and paper goods. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
We can't wait to see everyone there!
First Thursday Devotion
Beginning in September, we will be offering extended First Thursday Adoration. We are asking for volunteers to commit to spending one hour in Adoration monthly on First Thursday between 12:45-8pm. If you are willing to spend this time with our Lord, please sign up in the gathering space or contact Cheri.
New Young Adult Ministry!
Adult Faith Formation
- Long Study
- Tuesday nights or Friday mornings
(September 2 - March 27; no classes in December) - Matthew: The King & His Kingdom
This Bible study provides the key to understanding the rest of the New Testament and Christ as the fulfillment of God’s plan. - Cost to the parish is $36 plus shipping; suggested donation of $25 per workbook to defray cost to parish
- Please sign up by August 24th so everyone gets a workbook on the first day of class
- Tuesday nights or Friday mornings
- Autumnal Study
- Wednesdays
(Sept 17 - Nov19) - What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith Maybe you’ve been Catholic your entire life. Maybe you’re just beginning to explore the Catholic Faith. Wherever you may be in your journey, you will be profoundly moved by the beauty and the richness of the Catholic Church.
- Cost to the parish is $30 plus shipping; suggested donation of $20 per study set (workbook, book & chart) to defray cost to parish
- Please sign up by Sept. 1 so everyone gets a workbook on the first day of class.
- Wednesdays
To sign up, click the button above. You are always welcome to attend any SJN Adult Study even if you cannot afford to make donation to offset cost.
43rd Annual Scout Retreat!
All Scouts (Boys & Girls) in grades 6-12, and adult leaders, are invited to the 43rd Annual Scout Retreat Fri. Sept. 12 – Sun. Sept. 14, 2025 at Camp Fatima in Gilmanton Iron Works NH.
The cost is $25 per scout and $15 per adult. This Retreat is like a Camporee - it’s very active, involving scouts in a number of fun, interesting, challenging, thought provoking and faith filled activities, including a climbing wall, high ropes, capture the flag, and a dance! Put on by Fr. Ray Ball & the Diocesan Catholic Scouting Committee.
BSA, GSUSA, American Heritage Girls, Venture Crews, Trail Life, Troops of St. George, and Knights of Columbus Squires are all invited.
Info & Registration: www.catholicnh.org/scout or www.facebook.com/nhscoutretreat or FrRay3@gmail.com or (603) 224-4393 x1.
July Offering
We have had a request for the monthly offering to be placed in the newsletter. As always, we thank you for your generosity.
7/6/25: $9,498 7/13/25: $10,949
7/20/25 $4,648
7/27/25: $6,057
Online (July): $7443.32
Women's Retreat: Save The Date
Listening to God in a Noisy World: Be Still & Know (Ps 46:10)
Join us for a morning women’s retreat at St. Catherine’s on Oct. 4, starting with 8 am First Saturday Mass. Guest speaker: Shannon Best. Shannon is a parishioner at Ste. Marie and has been involved in ministry and teaching catechesis for over 20 years. More info to come.
Greater Nashua Crop Hunger Walk:
This is our 41st year! The walk will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, beginning and ending at Temple Beth Abraham, 4 Raymond Street in Nashua. Registration is from 12 to 1pm with opening ceremonies at 1pm and stepping out at 1:30pm. Those who raise all their monies on line don’t need to register and can grab lunch before coming at 12:45. Registration and celebration are in the parking lot, weather permitted.
For more info: click here You can also find us on Facebook; just search for Nashua Cropwalk. This year, our goal is to raise at least $56,000.
If you can’t walk, be sure to sponsor a walker, or make a team donation. We can also always use volunteer help at the event if your feet aren’t made for walking!
For more info: click here You can also find us on Facebook; just search for Nashua Cropwalk. This year, our goal is to raise at least $56,000.
If you can’t walk, be sure to sponsor a walker, or make a team donation. We can also always use volunteer help at the event if your feet aren’t made for walking!
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT WEEKEND
Sept. 22-23-24
All are welcome to join us for this powerful weekend of renewal, music, sharing and gifted speakers held at St. Mary Queen of Peace Church, 200 Lawrence Rd., Salem with Msgr. Mark Montminy.
Approached with faith and openness, the weekend serves to deepen or establish our relationship with Jesus, while awakening the power of the Holy Spirit given to us through our Baptism. It also provides an experience referred to as Baptism of the Holy Spirit, as in a
personal Pentecost that empowers us to more fully live out our Baptismal call. Weekend cost is $30 ($50 for couples) and includes all meals and materials needed. Finances should not keep anyone from attending. Call about financial help or any other questions.
Sessions begin on Fri. Sept. 22, 6:30 pm.
To Register: Linda Kramer 978-685-2974 cfc3313@yahoo.com
or Jackie Morganti, 603-332-3576 jspmnt@gmail.com Mail checks payable to: Sts. Mary and Joseph Parish, 33 Main St., Salem, NHH 03079
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you." Acts. 1:8
40 Days for Life
You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion. Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired more than 1 million volunteers.
Here's how to take part in 40 Days for life in our community:
Vigil Location: Outside Planned Parenthood, 24 Pennacook St. Manchester, NH
Vigil Hours: 7am-7pm daily
Local Contact: Norman Thibeault (603-289-0574) 40daysforlifemanchester@gmail.com
Learn More, Get involved, And sign up for prayer times by visiting our campaign here.
Healing Masses
We have had a request to list the healing Masses in the area. This section will be found right before our contact information in following updates.
- Ste. Marie's
- Tues, August 26, 6:30pm
- 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester
- St. Michael
- Wed, October 29, 6pm
- 9 Lincoln St, Exeter
